Bookkeeper (Xero + Australian Experience)

About the Company:

LIRA is a specialized recruitment and staffing agency that provides recruitment Solutions for businesses. Through our alliances and relations with partner companies, we can help you take "The Big Step" and provide the experience needed to enter the workforce. We provide employers and businesses with the opportunity to connect with the brightest talents and the new generation workforce.

Role:-

We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper with hands-on experience in Xero and Google Sheets to manage day-to-day financial transactions across our Australian and New Zealand operations. This role involves maintaining financial accuracy, ensuring compliance, updating cost sheets, and collaborating closely with the remote team via WeChat.

Key Responsibilities:

 Accurately code and reconcile transactions in Xero for both Australian and New Zealand accounts.

 Monitor bank feeds regularly to detect and flag suspicious or fraudulent payments.

 Investigate unfamiliar charges using online tools (e.g., Google, AI-based platforms), and escalate any irregularities.

 Ensure proper receipt documentation compliance:

1. New Zealand: Receipts required for all transactions.

2. Australia: Receipts required for transactions over $80.

 Proactively follow up on missing receipts via WeChat or email.

 Maintain and update landed cost price sheets in Google Sheets upon the arrival of each container.

 Calculate and log per-bike costs; organize cost sheets within a shared Google Drive.

 Provide weekly bookkeeping updates and summaries to the NZ-based Xero Manager.

 Maintain consistent communication via WeChat (mandatory).

Required Skills and Experience:

 Demonstrated experience with Xero accounting software.

 Strong proficiency in Google Sheets and Google Drive.

 Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow up effectively.

 Strong written communication skills in English.

 Active Google account and consistent task tracking habits.

 Willingness and ability to use WeChat for team communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

 Familiarity with AI tools to enhance bookkeeping efficiency (e.g., for receipt racking, cost analysis).

 Experience in recruitment support or basic HR administrative tasks.

 Understanding of product/import cost calculations.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

 Relevant Degree / Graduate

 A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in a similar role

 Good Communication Skills. (Strong English is Preferable)

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